Platform Monetization and Free Expression: How Creator Payments Reshape Online Speech and Information Access

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CELE Comparative Roundtable

WHEN: 17 September 2026
WHERE: online

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Platform Monetization and Free Expression: How Creator Payments Reshape Online Speech and Information Access

On 17 September, Victoire joined the Center for Studies in Freedom of Expression (CELE) for a roundtable on Platform Monetization, Free Expression and Access to Information.

Victoire presented recent developments in creator monetization, platform policies, transparency, and regulatory oversight and engaged participants in a discussion of how platform-facilitated creator payments are reshaping online expression and access to information.

The session was moderated by Matias Gonzalez.

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